Author: Adam Stevens
• Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Doing home decorating or improvements on a limited budget? Well, here is a great way to treat your windows – scarf valance. Valance? A valance is a decorative framework to conceal all those curtain fixtures. Thus, in a scarf valance that decorative framework is a scarf. It is of course fabric; a fabric of your choice and style. It will give your home an instant make over and it is right for you. Here is why.

1. Style and Décor of the Room.

Different types of valances go with different types of room. In kitchens and bathrooms, for example, a more informal style of valance may be preferred. You may go with single color scarf valances to simple print. In dining rooms and living rooms, however, a more traditional style of valance is favored such as an ascot valance or a crisply tailored swag and tail designs. While the scarf valance is generally considered informal, it depends on the type of fabric it is made from to make it suitable for more formal rooms. A sheer scarf valance, for example, is slightly romantic in nature and therefore is best of all in a bedroom with very soft romantic style decor, whereas one in softly draped gingham would be great in a country style kitchen. Scarf valances over your windows instantly create a mood and add value to the home.

2. Cost

Scarf valances are easy to manufacture as they simply are a certain length of fabric to be hang over you curtain fixtures. They certainly cost less than the valances made of wood, upholstery, or other material. Thus, if you have a limited budget and still want to improve your home a scarf valance is a great way to go.

3. Easy to Hang.

Scarf valances are merely draped over the curtain rod or through valance rings if you happen to have them. Dedicate some time in arranging the folds as you want them. It is not a complicated thing to do. You can do as many loops as you wish. You will get a great effect on whatever length of fabric you have. The ends of the valances do not even have to reach the floor. It will be a nice exercise in your creativity. Remember, there is only one way to do it and it is your way. You may even take a peek on the net to get some ideas. Improve on them and make them your own.

Scarf valances will instantly improve your home. One can do it even with a limited budget. Want a makeover for your house? Think scarf valance!

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